Newcastle United head to Old Trafford knowing that they must win in order to maintain control of their own destiny in the race to qualify for Europe. Any slip up could give the Red Devils or Chelsea the advantage heading into the final game of the season.
Eddie Howe has been able to welcome back a couple of key players in recent weeks with Joelinton, Miguel Almiron and Kieran Trippier all making their respective comebacks from injury. Nick Pope has also returned to the matchday squad, five months after dislocating his shoulder late on during Newcastle’s 1-0 triumph over the Red Devils in the reverse fixture.
Whilst Howe still has a number of players sidelined, his opposite number has a huge collection of players sidelined and an injury crisis of his own to deal with.
Erik ten Hag will certainly be without five first-team players with six more players major doubts to face the Magpies. Their main concern will be surrounding the fitness of Bruno Fernandes who has missed their last two outings through injury.
Here, we take a look at the injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United’s clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford:
1. Tyrell Malacia - out
Malacia has not featured at all this season after suffering a knee injury. | Getty Images
3. Lisandro Martinez - doubt
Martinez was reportedly close to making the squad for their defeat against Arsenal but Ten Hag opted to rest the defender. The Dutchman has revealed he has a chance of featuring this evening. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images
4. Harry Maguire - out
Maguire is facing a race against time to be fit for the FA Cup final. He isn’t expected to feature in the Premier League before that game. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images